Therefore, on all sacred days, those who are wise and self-controlled dedicate themselves to the study of true scriptures, the worship of the gods, meditation, and the recitation of holy texts. On such auspicious occasions, they turn their minds away from worldly distractions, focusing instead on spiritual pursuits and reverence. In the conduct of daily life, one must be mindful of where and how one acts. It is forbidden to approach a woman of another species, or to seek union in improper places, or after taking medicine. Intercourse is never to be sought with the wives of the twice-born, of the gods, or of teachers, nor in places dedicated to ascetic practice. Sacred spaces such as shrines, crossroads, cattle pens, cremation grounds, groves, or in water are all to be avoided for such acts, O king. On the remaining sacred days and at twilight, one should not engage in intercourse, nor when pressed by the urge to relieve oneself, not even in thought. To act otherwise on sacred days brings misfortune; to do so by day incurs sin; on the bare ground, it brings disease to men; and in water, it is considered blameworthy. One should never, even in thought, approach another man’s wife. If this is so even in thought, what need to mention by word or deed? For those who violate this, there is no bond of righteousness. Such a man, upon death, falls into hell, and even in this life, his span is diminished; union with another’s wife brings fear both here and hereafter. Knowing this, the wise man should approach his own wife at the proper season, free from the faults described, with desire, even if not in her fertile period. At this point, Aurva spoke: “One should honor the gods, cows, brahmins, perfected beings, elders, and teachers. It is right to bow in reverence at the twilight, both morning and evening, and to serve the sacred fires as prescribed. A man should always wear clean, unsoiled garments, use excellent herbs, and, with devotion, adorn himself with auspicious gems of the Garuḍa class. He should keep his hair smooth and clean, be fragrant, wear pleasing attire, and always bear white, delightful, and charming flowers. He should not take even a little of another’s property, nor speak unpleasant words, even in the smallest measure. He should not utter falsehoods to please others, nor point out the faults of others. He should not covet another’s wealth or enmity, O best of men; he should not ride in a faulty vehicle, nor take shelter under the shade of a riverbank. He should avoid the company of those who are hated, fallen, mad, hostile, or infested with insects, as well as prostitutes, their clients, and those who tell base lies. A wise person should not make friends with those who are exceedingly wasteful, fond of slander, or deceitful; nor should he travel alone. O king, one should not enter the swift current of a river, nor enter a burning house, nor climb to the top of a tree. One should not grind the teeth together, nor pick the nose. When yawning, the mouth should be covered, and breath or cough should be turned away from others. A wise person should not laugh loudly or make noise, nor pass wind audibly. He should not eat with his nails, cut grass, or scratch the ground. He should not eat beard or clay, nor knead them. He should not look at fire, impure things, or forbidden acts, O lord. One should not look at a naked woman who is not his wife, nor at the sun during sunrise or sunset. One should not sniff a corpse, for the smell of a corpse is of Soma. One should always avoid crossroads, sacred trees, cremation grounds, groves, and the company of wicked women at night. A wise person should not step over the shadow of a revered deity, a Brahmin, or a lamp; nor should he go alone into a deserted forest or dwell in an empty house. From a distance, one should avoid hair, bones, thorns, impure things, sacrificial remains, ashes, husks, and wet ground after bathing. A wise person should not associate with non-Aryans, nor desire crookedness; he should not approach a snake, nor stand or sit for a long time. A wise person should not engage excessively in staying awake or sleeping, nor in bathing or sitting; likewise, he should not overindulge in lying down or exercise, O king. He should avoid, from a distance, those with fangs or horns, as well as mist, headwinds, and sunlight, O king. One should not bathe, sleep, or perform purification rituals while naked; nor should one eat with loose hair, or worship the gods in such a state. In acts such as sacrifice, worship, or sipping water for purification, one should not proceed with only one garment, nor while reciting sacred texts. One should never associate with those of bad conduct; even a moment’s association with the virtuous is to be praised. A wise person should not engage in conflict with those superior or inferior; marriage and disputes should be with those of equal character, O king. A wise person should not initiate quarrels, nor maintain dry enmity. Even if there is slight loss, one should endure it and abandon gain obtained through enmity. After bathing, one should not wipe the limbs with the bathing cloth or with the hand, nor shake out the hair, nor eat immediately after rising. One should not step on another’s foot, nor direct one’s foot toward what is to be revered; nor should one, lacking humility, sit on a higher seat in the presence of a teacher. One should not walk to the left of temples, crossroads, or auspicious and venerable things, nor go around them in the reverse direction, but always to the right. A wise person should never spit, urinate, or defecate facing the moon, sun, fire, water, wind, or anything worthy of reverence. One should not urinate while standing, nor on roads, and never step over phlegm, feces, urine, or blood. Expelling phlegm or nasal mucus is improper during meals, at the time of offerings, auspicious rites, recitation, sacrifice, or among many people. A wise man should not look down upon women, nor place undue trust in them; he should not be jealous of them, nor ever speak ill of them. A wise man devoted to good conduct does not leave his house without first honoring those worthy of reverence with auspicious items, flowers, gems, or clarified butter, and offering salutations. At crossroads, one should offer salutations, and at the proper time, perform sacrifices; one should uplift the distressed, serve the virtuous, and associate with the learned. Thus, by observing these teachings with devotion and care, one walks the path of righteousness, honor, and spiritual well-being.